Kiev suspended transport links with the DNI and LC
The Council of national security and defence (NSDC) of Ukraine adopted a decision to temporarily suspend transport communication with territories under the control of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk national republics.
According to UNIAN, the NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov, the decision was taken in view of “the seizure of the Ukrainian enterprises and the deterioration of the security situation in the area ATO (anti-terrorist operations.— “Kommersant”)”.
The Board approved the proposal of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, who proposed as a condition for the resumption of “transportation, not just rail,” messages return to the jurisdiction of Kiev “stolen Ukrainian companies”, which the authorities of the DNI and LC was introduced external control.
During the meeting of the NSDC Poroshenko harshly criticized the proposal to recognize the “occupied” status of regions in Eastern Ukraine. The President proposed “other law that meets the national interests of Ukraine — the law on restoration of territorial integrity”, stating the commitment to the Minsk process.
Also the President has promised that law enforcement will detain and bring to justice the organizers of the blockade of Donbass is coming to the region with weapons. In addition, the politician suggested to fine the radicals as “our blocking will fly to Ukraine in a penny.” “What kind — will show the calculations, and these accounts, we will exhibit not only the self-proclaimed republics, but also “Self-help”, “Fatherland” and the other instigators and promoters of the embargo,” vowed Poroshenko.